Clinical features, management, and complications of paediatric button battery ingestions in Canada: an active surveillance study using surveys of Canadian paediatricians and paediatric subspecialists.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Button battery ingestions pose a serious threat to paediatric health and are on the rise worldwide. Little is known about Canadian data. This study described the type of button battery ingestions Canadian paediatric physicians have observed, including treatment and complications.

Methods

A Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program (CPSP) survey was sent to paediatricians and paediatric subspecialists. The questions were developed through a literature review and consultation with 19 CPSP members, before piloting with 5 paediatric physicians. Descriptive analyses were conducted.

Results

The response rate was 39% (n = 1067/2716). Few were aware of treatment options with honey (n = 189/1067, 18%) and sucralfate (n = 118/1067, 11%). Two hundr

SUBMITTER: Hudson AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11637991 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature